Some people can’t wait until they’re able to leave the office for the last time, fantasizing about all the new adventures they’ll have in retirement. Others dread the milestone, wondering how they’ll stay productive and fill their days. These posh, amenity-rich communities in idyllic locales will no doubt hold appeal for those in either camp. […]
A modest 1950s-era Kentfield ranch—not far from the waterfront and abutting a lush, protected estuary—seemed like a great investment for a young couple looking to start a life in Marin. They planned to upgrade to a larger abode a few years later. But they quickly found themselves smitten with their charming block, where neighbors talk […]
After a year of isolation, we’re all eager to see the world again. These finely crafted furnishings allow you to circumnavigate the globe when it comes to design—without ever packing your suitcase. Bollicosa Nautilus by Cassina If you crave time beside a body of water, check out these lights from the Italian design firm Cassina. […]
Class is back in session — and back in person — and we couldn’t be happier to send our students out the door with new goods and gear. Linus Lil’ Dutchi 20″; $349 Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Mill Valley This single-speed classically cool 20-inch kids bike boasts a streamlined profile, thinner and lighter tubing, and […]
Somehow it is already the last weekend of July, and it’s going to be a beautiful one. For those not heading to Lollapalooza, avoid the (hopefully vaccinated) crowds with these great events happening around the city and the suburbs. Ravinia Festival Ravinia is finally back, and this weekend will not disappoint. On Friday, July 30, […]
Marin restaurants boast some of the best patios and decks in the Bay Area, outdoor spaces beloved for their view, great lighting or unique charm. Check out a few of our favorites here. Marin Range Cafe at Peacock Gap Golf Club San Rafael Chef Stephen Simmons, who served 15 years as food-service director at Skywalker […]
The Night Ministry provides housing, health care, and human connection to Chicago residents experiencing homelessness or poverty, and it raised nearly $245,000 to support its lifesaving services through a special five-week campaign this spring. The organization launched the Illuminating Human Connection campaign in lieu of its annual Lighting Up the Night awards dinner and auction. […]
Built out of a desire to find work that was freeing and fulfilling, Bri Seeley, a fashion designer turned entrepreneur coach, sought to use her unique talents to help entrepreneurs find their path and take their businesses to the next level. As an entrepreneur herself, Bri utilizes the lessons she’s learned through her own experiences […]
Lynn Bergersen was given the special nickname of “Momsy” by her grandchildren, and though she passed away in October 2019, Momsy lives on thanks to her daughters. The two sisters opened Momsy’s, a new cafe that sits along Green Bay Road in Winnetka’s Hubbard Woods Design District, this month to pay tribute to their late […]
We’re in the dog days of summer, which is a siren call to us midwesterners that it’s time to take advantage of our short summer season while we can. Whether you’re enjoying backyard grilling or hitting up the beaches of Lake Michigan, here are 10 items we love from local stores that will make those […]
